Commission · Functional object2026

Teacup Penholder

Intertwining tentacles grip a delicate teacup in this custom stylus and nib holder.

Teacup Penholder01 / Object study
02 / Process

How the object took shape.

A resin desk sculpture that holds the stylus securely while preserving the client’s strange, elegant visual language.

  1. 01

    Sculpted in ZBrush and Nomad Sculpt with close attention to organic flow, tactile tentacle texture and print stability.

  2. 02

    The geometry was checked, split and prepared for reliable production while preserving the details that define the piece.

  3. 03

    The parts were printed, assembled, surface-finished and completed by hand for a durable, display-ready result.